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2013/12/26 09:59:26
Subject: More eBay Follies
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Regular Dakkanaut
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Someone REALLY wants that card? 
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2013/12/26 10:27:08
Subject: More eBay Follies
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Brigadier General
The new Sick Man of Europe
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Some people are just really dumb....
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DC:90+S+G++MB++I--Pww211+D++A++/fWD390R++T(F)DM+
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2013/12/27 07:03:27
Subject: Re:More eBay Follies
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Ultramarine Librarian with Freaky Familiar
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Maybe its a money laundering scheme? Please be a money laundering scheme.
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Thought for the day: Hope is the first step on the road to disappointment.
30k Ultramarines: 2000 pts
Bolt Action Germans: ~1200 pts
AOS Stormcast: Just starting.
 The Empire : ~60-70 models.
 1500 pts
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2013/12/27 12:21:07
Subject: More eBay Follies
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Civil War Re-enactor
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Maybe the bidder is banned from iTunes
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Shotgun wrote:I don't think I will ever understand the mentality of people that feel the need to record and post their butthurt on the interwebs.
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2013/12/27 18:55:47
Subject: More eBay Follies
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Monstrous Master Moulder
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2013/12/28 01:14:15
Subject: More eBay Follies
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Most Glorious Grey Seer
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That one I can understand. People in the US buying them at a discount and selling to Asians/Europeans most likely. Could also be people buying with stolen CC cards, but you'd have to check the seller's history to be sure.
Edit: Missed the part where he wasn't sending the physical card. Yea, I'd be concerned about that one.
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This message was edited 1 time. Last update was at 2013/12/28 01:16:40
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2013/12/28 15:05:39
Subject: More eBay Follies
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Bounding Black Templar Assault Marine
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When I click the link it says the winning bid is $98.00. Its not money laundering. There are businesses that sell gift cards like these. You have employees that buy then with their employee discount then sells then online. They send the code via the ebay email so there is no shipping. They do not make a huge amount doing this but a few extra bucks may make it worth it to them.
Another way it could be done is a business account . They strike deals with these companies to buy mass amounts of their cards at a discount and then resells them. This though usually requires a lot of purchasing power so with the guy having so few auctions i would lean towards the first possible reason.
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This message was edited 1 time. Last update was at 2013/12/28 15:06:05
Peace.
Successful Trades: 10+
With: Iboshi2, TheMostWize, djphranq, Sekai(more then one), Viagrus(2), Jackswift, LordofRust, UltramarineFTW (said I was an 'Awesome trader and awesome painter '), DeJolly, NightReaver, necrotes
Thanks for helping make my son have a wonderful birthday: TheMostWize, djphranq, Pnyxpresss
Goremaul wrote:I... I think you are my hero.
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2013/12/28 16:49:31
Subject: Re:More eBay Follies
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Did Fulgrim Just Behead Ferrus?
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http://www.ebay.com/itm/Horus-Heresy-Book-One-Betrayal-New-In-Shrink-Wrap-/181284393022?pt=Games_US&hash=item2a3564503e
It always amazes me how much people are willing to overpay for FW items sometimes. It's $12 cheaper to buy it direct from Forgeworld (and that's with shipping included).
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"Through the darkness of future past, the magician longs to see.
One chants out between two worlds: Fire, walk with me." - Twin Peaks
"You listen to me. While I will admit to a certain cynicism, the fact is that I am a naysayer and hatchetman in the fight against violence. I pride myself in taking a punch and I'll gladly take another because I choose to live my life in the company of Gandhi and King. My concerns are global. I reject absolutely revenge, aggression, and retaliation. The foundation of such a method... is love. I love you Sheriff Truman." - Twin Peaks |
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2013/12/28 19:07:18
Subject: Re:More eBay Follies
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Land Raider Pilot on Cruise Control
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 Tannhauser42 wrote:http://www.ebay.com/itm/Horus-Heresy-Book-One-Betrayal-New-In-Shrink-Wrap-/181284393022?pt=Games_US&hash=item2a3564503e
It always amazes me how much people are willing to overpay for FW items sometimes. It's $12 cheaper to buy it direct from Forgeworld (and that's with shipping included).
Maybe it's $12 shrink-wrap? Well someone did buy it...
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2013/12/28 20:50:09
Subject: More eBay Follies
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Monstrous Master Moulder
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 warriorpriest wrote:When I click the link it says the winning bid is $98.00. Its not money laundering. There are businesses that sell gift cards like these. You have employees that buy then with their employee discount then sells then online. They send the code via the ebay email so there is no shipping. They do not make a huge amount doing this but a few extra bucks may make it worth it to them.
Another way it could be done is a business account . They strike deals with these companies to buy mass amounts of their cards at a discount and then resells them. This though usually requires a lot of purchasing power so with the guy having so few auctions i would lean towards the first possible reason.
At the time it was at 140 american dollaroos, so a bunch of bids must have been deleted.
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2013/12/30 13:18:51
Subject: More eBay Follies
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Regular Dakkanaut
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2013/12/30 13:36:53
Subject: More eBay Follies
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Brigadier General
The new Sick Man of Europe
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That guy must be insane... at least no-one is fooled [0 bids]
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2013/12/30 15:51:09
Subject: More eBay Follies
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2nd Lieutenant
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I'm pretty sure it's a case of the seller trying to get around Ebays listing system. I.e., They don't currently have any in-stock, but rather than take the listing down and pay to relist it, they just change the price to something that no-one will pay, then put it back down once they have more stock.
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2013/12/30 22:53:27
Subject: More eBay Follies
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Zealous Knight
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Do auctions work like that nowadays, though? That trick goes for BIN listings only AFAIK.
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2013/12/31 01:55:59
Subject: More eBay Follies
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Bounding Black Templar Assault Marine
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 Bolognesus wrote:Do auctions work like that nowadays, though? That trick goes for BIN listings only AFAIK.
Only if he was some how able to change the listing type Don't know if that is possible or not.
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Peace.
Successful Trades: 10+
With: Iboshi2, TheMostWize, djphranq, Sekai(more then one), Viagrus(2), Jackswift, LordofRust, UltramarineFTW (said I was an 'Awesome trader and awesome painter '), DeJolly, NightReaver, necrotes
Thanks for helping make my son have a wonderful birthday: TheMostWize, djphranq, Pnyxpresss
Goremaul wrote:I... I think you are my hero.
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2014/01/01 10:08:24
Subject: More eBay Follies
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Most Glorious Grey Seer
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Yea, that's a standard bid type auction so putting the starting bid that high doesn't really do anything. Still, he probably got one of eBay's monthly "free listing" offers so it isn't like he's out anything unless it sells, in which case he probably won't care.
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2014/01/01 11:08:27
Subject: More eBay Follies
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Elite Tyranid Warrior
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You get some people though that have so much money to throw away, and they see something like this and assume it's rare and important, so they just want it for that. So there's a small chance that could happen with that auction xD
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2014/01/02 02:18:48
Subject: Re:More eBay Follies
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Automated Rubric Marine of Tzeentch
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http://www.ebay.com/itm/281237492541?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1555.l2649
If anyone is really willing to pay this.....contact me...I have 50 that I will sell lol...
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"I am the punishment of God, had you not committed great sin, God would not have sent a punishment like me upon you" |
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2014/01/02 02:44:25
Subject: Re:More eBay Follies
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Excellent Exalted Champion of Chaos
Lake Forest, California, South Orange County
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 quickfuze wrote:http://www.ebay.com/itm/281237492541?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX: IT&_trksid=p3984.m1555.l2649
If anyone is really willing to pay this.....contact me...I have 50 that I will sell lol...
The past few years I've seen them average $12 per model, so this one isn't far off.
If I had the money, I'd make you an offer on your 50.
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"Bryan always said that if the studio ever had to mix with the manufacturing and sales part of the business it would destroy the studio. And I have to say – he wasn’t wrong there! ... It’s become the promotions department of a toy company." -- Rick Priestly
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2014/01/02 02:49:42
Subject: Re:More eBay Follies
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Automated Rubric Marine of Tzeentch
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 Aerethan wrote: quickfuze wrote:http://www.ebay.com/itm/281237492541?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX: IT&_trksid=p3984.m1555.l2649
If anyone is really willing to pay this.....contact me...I have 50 that I will sell lol...
The past few years I've seen them average $12 per model, so this one isn't far off.
If I had the money, I'd make you an offer on your 50.
I have found that the majority of successful auctions are $7-9 per diazanette and $10-12 per diaz seeker (i have 15 of those also  )
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Let a billion souls burn in death than for one soul to bend knee to a false Emperor.....
"I am the punishment of God, had you not committed great sin, God would not have sent a punishment like me upon you" |
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2014/01/04 16:49:10
Subject: More eBay Follies
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Confessor Of Sins
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 Cratfworld Alaitoc (Gallery)
 Order of the Red Mantle (Gallery)
 Grand (little) Army of Chaos, now painting! (Blog) |
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2014/01/04 18:00:28
Subject: More eBay Follies
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Land Raider Pilot on Cruise Control
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 Shandara wrote:http://www.ebay.com/itm/Warhammer- 40K-Superbly-Painted-Grey-Knight-Inquisitor-Army-/121247851419?pt=UK_Toys_Wargames_RL&hash=item1c3aef639b&_uhb=1
While well painted and complete it's a lot of money for relatively few models.
Bonus points for avoiding the 'pro-' moniker though.
Bonus points for dumb clip art background.
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2014/01/05 18:27:25
Subject: More eBay Follies
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Automated Rubric Marine of Tzeentch
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Shandara wrote:http://www.ebay.com/itm/Warhammer- 40K-Superbly-Painted-Grey-Knight-Inquisitor-Army-/121247851419?pt=UK_Toys_Wargames_RL&hash=item1c3aef639b&_uhb=1
While well painted and complete it's a lot of money for relatively few models.
Bonus points for avoiding the 'pro-' moniker though.
I do use washes on certain things (like as a layer on skin before highlights), but I really sometimes hate the fact that "dip" was successfully marketed. Now everyone thinks they are a "pro-painter"
Here is another one for you all....not painted at all and just bad....I mean bad
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Greatest-Ogre-Kingdoms-Army-Ever-Made-Rare-OOP-Models-Master-Conversions-/171205258851?pt=Games_US&hash=item27dca0ee63
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Let a billion souls burn in death than for one soul to bend knee to a false Emperor.....
"I am the punishment of God, had you not committed great sin, God would not have sent a punishment like me upon you" |
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2014/01/05 19:08:53
Subject: More eBay Follies
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Wraith
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At the end of the description says he's selling it to pay for a new baby. I've seen guys list their collections way too high to placate their significant others. Classic case of 'I'm trying to sell it, but it won't sell! I promise!'
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2014/01/06 04:40:55
Subject: More eBay Follies
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Dakka Veteran
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2014/01/06 04:53:00
Subject: Re:More eBay Follies
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Knight of the Inner Circle
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2014/01/06 23:41:02
Subject: Re:More eBay Follies
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Willing Inquisitorial Excruciator
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And not even free shipping
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 - 1250 points
Empire of the Blazing Sun (Combined Theaters)- 1950 points
FUBAR Starship Troopers- Would you like to know more?
GENERATION 9: The first time you see this, copy and paste it into your sig and add 1 to the number after generation. Consider it a social experiment. |
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2014/01/07 14:20:38
Subject: Re:More eBay Follies
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Old Sourpuss
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DR:80+S++G+M+B+I+Pwmhd11#++D++A++++/sWD-R++++T(S)DM+
 
Ask me about Brushfire or Endless: Fantasy Tactics |
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2014/01/07 14:32:09
Subject: More eBay Follies
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Aspirant Tech-Adept
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http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/OOP-Warhammer-40k-Rogue-Trader-Space-Marines-RTB05-RTB11-Land-Raider-BNIB-/221334959926?pt=UK_Toys_Wargames_RL&hash=item3388977736
... Or just buy about 5 or 6 Forgeworld ones? Automatically Appended Next Post: Same seller that had the £349 predator posted a page or two back....
Also has a £2500 Thunderhawk.
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2014/01/07 14:54:24
Subject: Re:More eBay Follies
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Dakka Veteran
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Warning:
Do not click link if you are drinking. You may spit on your computer
Do not click link if you are eating. You may puke on the floor.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/GW-40K-Space-Marine-Combi-Melta-Bit-Bitz-/231131484621?pt=Games_US&hash=item35d08291cd
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<--Bolt on Cuteness: S:20,No armour save, no invul save, no cover save, Range:unlimited---DEAL
 Enough too have fun
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Angels Amaranthine - growing slowly
Currently 200pts